# Pay-as-You-Go Dental Care Apps Quip is Disrupting the Oral Care Industry with 'Quipcare' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quipcare References: [adweek](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/quip-an-instagram-friendly-toothbrush-company-is-going-after-the-dental-insurance-industry/) & [quipcare](http://www.quipcare.com) [Quip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-360-oscillating-toothbrush), known for its [subscription electric toothbrush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-next-generation-smart-sonic-toothbrush) and oral care accessories, is now introducing a new venture called Quipcare to challenge the dental insurance industry. The free app lets patients book pay-as-you-go dental services such as teeth cleanings, regular check-ups, fillings and X-rays, specifically offering an alternative for those without dental insurance or those who may have exceeded the limit of their coverage. As well as increasing accessibility to a wide range of [dental care services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-nice), Quipcare prioritizes transparency by sharing quotes for services—and Quip claims the costs of its services are roughly 30 to 40% lower than average rates in the New York City area. Currently, Quipcare is only available in this city but Quip aims to expand its coverage by 2020. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pay-as-you-go Dental Care:** Quipcare's pay-as-you-go dental services challenge the traditional dental insurance model, providing an alternative for those without insurance or limited coverage. - **Increased Accessibility to Dental Care:** Quipcare's app allows patients to easily book a wide range of dental services, making dental care more accessible and convenient. - **Transparency in Dental Services:** Quipcare prioritizes transparency by sharing quotes for services and offering costs that are lower than average rates in the New York City area. ### Who This Affects Most - **Oral Care:** The Quipcare app disrupts the oral care industry by providing a digital platform for affordable, on-demand dental care. - **Healthcare Technology:** Quipcare is a disruptive innovation in the healthcare technology industry, offering a convenient app-based solution for booking dental services. - **Insurance:** Quipcare challenges the traditional dental insurance industry by providing pay-as-you-go dental services, making it an alternative option for those without insurance or limited coverage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Teledenistry Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grin-and-oral-b.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-dental-camera.md) - [Efficiency-Promoting Dental Insurance Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-practices.md) - [AI-Driven Dental Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-movement.md) - [AI-Equipped Gum Health Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gum-health1.md) - [Performance Minimalist Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-lite-sonic-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Hybrid Health-Tech Aligner Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careplus-premium-aligner-offering.md) - [Dental-Focused Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dentistry.md) - [Travel-Ready Oscillating Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-360-oscillating-toothbrush.md)